Deck 20: C: Education

Question 1

The fact that,historically,schooling has been mostly for elites is evident in the fact that the word "school" has the same root as the Greek word for:

A)"learning."
B)"wisdom."
C)"leisure."
D)"elder."

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which Canadian university was started in 1636 by the Jesuits,and,therefore,claims to be North America's oldest institution of higher education?

A)McGill
B)McMaster
C)St.Mary's
D)Laval

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Schooling in Canada has always favoured theoretical learning over practical learning.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The functions of schooling include:

A)socializing the young.
B)creating new culture.
C)helping to integrate a diverse society.
D)All of the above are correct.

Question 5

A report based on the Pan-Canadian Assessment Program concluded that ___________ came in significantly above the Canadian average in reading,math,and science.

A)Alberta
B)B.C.
C)Ontario
D)Quebec

Question 6

Identify 4 manifest and 4 latent functions of schooling.

Question 7

What percentage of Canadian high school graduates go on to post-secondary studies?

A)23%
B)60%
C)77%
D)91%

Question 8

Getting into college in Japan,compared to Canada,is more a matter of:

A)athletic ability.
B)performance on achievement tests.
C)family ties.
D)being rich.

Question 9

Which of the following is a latent function of schooling?

A)ensuring some common culture
B)teaching about the Canadian way of life
C)providing child-care
D)teaching job skills

Question 10

What is taught in schools around the world reflects local cultures.